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Today's Highlights: July 4 th , 2020 Happy Fourth of July! Everyone have a safe and fun socially distant holiday. Be a M.V.P. - Member.Volunteer.Partner. Weather, Birthdays, UnClassifieds and more on the back page! SATURDAY MARKET NEWSLETTER July 4 th , 2020 • VOL. 51- NO. 4 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-8885 | fax (541) 338-4248 eugenesaturdaymarket.org [email protected] MARKETPLACE • COMMUNITY • CELEBRATION From Kirsten Good Morning Saturday Marketers! Happy 4th of July! Thanks for coming out today and making a Market. Due to the 4th of July weekend the Market office will be closed on Tuesday, July 7th. Visa checks will be mailed on Thursday. I wanted to remind you that if you have a problem at your booth, or around your booth, and don’t feel you can handle it yourself through polite conversation, please call the office number at (541) 686- 8885. The main office number is forwarded to the information booth and we can send assistance. We can’t help if we don’t know, so please reach out to us. Here’s a thought for the day…”Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream by night.” -Edgar Allen Poe Happy Selling, Kirsten EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET | 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401 | (541) 686-8885 / fax (541) 338-4248 Local Events July 4 - Saturday Market - Evens July 11 - Saturday Market - Odds July 18 - Saturday Market - Evens July 25 - Saturday Market - Odds August 1 - Saturday Market - Evens August 8 - Saturday Market - Odds August 15 - Saturday Market - Evens August 22 - Saturday Market - Odds August 29 - Saturday Market - Evens We are kinda the only thing happening. JJ's Hip Happenins' Hello Everyone! Happy Saturday! Tonight there will be a penumbral lunar eclipse. This means that the Moon will be moseying through the Earth’s shadow. This event will be visible from North America as a darkening of the moon. Artistic Encounters is happening on Kesey Square every Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 1:00pm. Each day will feature a different musical guest, and/or local artist. This event is free to the public. Lane County Farmers Market: Every Tuesday, May through October, the Tues- day Market takes over the East Park Block. It is great exposure to a different crowd then we get on Saturdays. You must contact us with your intent to sell by Thursday the week before. You will receive a confirma- tion email on Friday with important selling information Email us at info@eugenesatur- daymarket.org for details. I hope to see you there! First Friday ArtWalk: First Friday Art- Walk is now First Friday ArtWeek. The event will now be held from the first Friday of the Month though the following Friday to reduce crowds, but still encourage folks to come Downtown to support local artists. Please see their website for more informa- tion. http://lanearts.org/first-friday-art- walk/ Questions? I may have an answer! Please email me at [email protected]. Enjoy the day! -JJ Saturday Market Envelopes Here are a few friendly reminders regard- ing your envelopes. These things really help us get your payments applied correctly. 1. Please write clearly and legibly 2. Remember to write your name 3. Check your math. Include exact change in your envelope. We can give you ex- act change at the Info Booth. You can also write a check or use Saturday Mar- ket gift certificates as payment. 4. If you are paying for other things like reserve fees or Kareng Fund dona- tions, then please write those payments into the correct fields. Please make notes to explain any payments outside of those listed. 5. Feel free to leave notes on the enve- lope for staff including comments or changes to your contact information. We also like art. 6. Bring your envelopes to the Info Booth by 5:30pm. 7. We would prefer that you don't lick your envelopes; however, feel free to seal them if they contain loose change. Usually cash and checks stay in there with a simple fold. We are emailing receipts to cut back on paper. We are still happy to hand write a receipt for you on Saturday. Please allow a little extra time if you would like a hand written receipt. OCF In The Clouds The Oregon Country Fair is ramping up their online presence for a virtual fair this year. They have invited Saturday Market members to take part in the virtual fair. They may add features in the next week or so, but those plans have not been finalized yet. At this time, they are focused on gain- ing images and links to websites in their program. If you would like to add to their virtual fair, then use this link and fill out the form. https://www.ocfintheclouds.net/the- booth-folk-funnel/ Check The Website We have added some pretty cool resources on our website. The Artisan Directory is a great way to help people shop with you outside of a Saturday Market. Also, we are encouraging people to use the website to pre-shop before they head down to the Park Blocks. If you haven't already done so, then you should create your login for our Member Portal. The Portal allows you to update your contact information, add links, add images, add a business description and logo, and you can see all your paid and unpaid ow- ings. The Owings tab will show what you have paid which will help you keep track of your sales. It'll also be handy for tax time. We are happy to help you get started so call the office at 541-686-8885 if you run into any issues. Here's a link: https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/sm-mms/ We have also added a Weekly Live Map. This map is updated after we assign spaces on Saturday. Customers can search with keywords or by names. The map will show the shoppers where your booth is located by dropping a pin on the booth space. It will also take them to your profile in the Ar- tisan Directory. There are maps from past Markets too. Shoppers can go back in time to find you through the website to place an order or contact you with questions. Here's a link: https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/real-time-map.php We hope you will use these resources to help your customers pre-shop and shop outside of Saturday Market days. We ask that you pay 10% of your online sales to support your Saturday Market. Market Meeng Calendar All Saturday Market meetings and mile- stones are on the website. The calen- der is updated with the board and com- mittee meetings plus Odd and Even Market days. Market meetings are in red. Market days are in green. Deadlines for applications are in dark blue. Take a look: https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/com- mittee-meeting-and-event-calendar.html
Transcript of Today's Highlights: July 4th, 2020 July 4 , 2020 • VOL. 51 ... · Today's Highlights: July 4th,...
Today's Highlights: July 4th, 2020Happy Fourth of July! Everyone have a safe and fun socially distant holiday.
Be a M.V.P. - Member.Volunteer.Partner. Weather, Birthdays, UnClassifieds and more on the back page!
SATURDAY MARKET NEWSLETTERJuly 4th, 2020 • VOL. 51- NO. 4
30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401(541) 686-8885 | fax (541) 338-4248
eugenesaturdaymarket.org [email protected]
MARKETPLACE • COMMUNITY • CELEBRATION
From KirstenGood Morning Saturday Marketers!Happy 4th of July! Thanks for coming
out today and making a Market. Due to the 4th of July weekend the
Market office will be closed on Tuesday, July 7th. Visa checks will be mailed on Thursday.
I wanted to remind you that if you have a problem at your booth, or around your booth, and don’t feel you can handle it yourself through polite conversation, please call the office number at (541) 686-8885. The main office number is forwarded to the information booth and we can send assistance. We can’t help if we don’t know, so please reach out to us.
Here’s a thought for the day…”Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream by night.” -Edgar Allen Poe
Happy Selling,Kirsten
EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET | 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401 | (541) 686-8885 / fax (541) 338-4248
Local EventsJuly 4 - Saturday Market - EvensJuly 11 - Saturday Market - OddsJuly 18 - Saturday Market - EvensJuly 25 - Saturday Market - OddsAugust 1 - Saturday Market - EvensAugust 8 - Saturday Market - OddsAugust 15 - Saturday Market - EvensAugust 22 - Saturday Market - OddsAugust 29 - Saturday Market - EvensWe are kinda the only thing happening.
JJ's Hip Happenins'Hello Everyone! Happy Saturday!
Tonight there will be a penumbral lunar eclipse. This means that the Moon will be moseying through the Earth’s shadow. This event will be visible from North America as a darkening of the moon. Artistic Encounters is happening on
Kesey Square every Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 1:00pm. Each day will feature a different musical guest, and/or local artist. This event is free to the public.Lane County Farmers Market: Every
Tuesday, May through October, the Tues-day Market takes over the East Park Block. It is great exposure to a different crowd then we get on Saturdays. You must contact us with your intent to sell by Thursday the week before. You will receive a confirma-tion email on Friday with important selling information Email us at [email protected] for details. I hope to see you there!First Friday ArtWalk: First Friday Art-
Walk is now First Friday ArtWeek. The event will now be held from the first Friday of the Month though the following Friday to reduce crowds, but still encourage folks to come Downtown to support local artists. Please see their website for more informa-tion. http://lanearts.org/first-friday-art-walk/Questions? I may have an answer! Please email
me at [email protected] the day!
-JJ
Saturday Market EnvelopesHere are a few friendly reminders regard-
ing your envelopes. These things really help us get your payments applied correctly.1. Please write clearly and legibly 2. Remember to write your name3. Check your math. Include exact change
in your envelope. We can give you ex-act change at the Info Booth. You can also write a check or use Saturday Mar-ket gift certificates as payment.
4. If you are paying for other things like reserve fees or Kareng Fund dona-tions, then please write those payments into the correct fields. Please make notes to explain any payments outside of those listed.
5. Feel free to leave notes on the enve-lope for staff including comments or changes to your contact information. We also like art.
6. Bring your envelopes to the Info Booth by 5:30pm.
7. We would prefer that you don't lick your envelopes; however, feel free to seal them if they contain loose change.Usually cash and checks stay in there with a simple fold.
We are emailing receipts to cut back on paper. We are still happy to hand write a receipt for you on Saturday. Please allow a little extra time if you would like a hand written receipt.
OCF In The CloudsThe Oregon Country Fair is ramping up
their online presence for a virtual fair this year. They have invited Saturday Market members to take part in the virtual fair. They may add features in the next week or so, but those plans have not been finalized yet. At this time, they are focused on gain-ing images and links to websites in their program.
If you would like to add to their virtual fair, then use this link and fill out the form.https://www.ocfintheclouds.net/the-
booth-folk-funnel/
Check The WebsiteWe have added some pretty cool resources
on our website. The Artisan Directory is a great way to help people shop with you outside of a Saturday Market. Also, we are encouraging people to use the website to pre-shop before they head down to the Park Blocks. If you haven't already done so, then you
should create your login for our Member Portal. The Portal allows you to update your contact information, add links, add images, add a business description and logo, and you can see all your paid and unpaid ow-ings. The Owings tab will show what you have paid which will help you keep track of your sales. It'll also be handy for tax time. We are happy to help you get started so call the office at 541-686-8885 if you run into any issues. Here's a link:https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/sm-mms/We have also added a Weekly Live Map.
This map is updated after we assign spaces on Saturday. Customers can search with keywords or by names. The map will show the shoppers where your booth is located by dropping a pin on the booth space. It will also take them to your profile in the Ar-tisan Directory. There are maps from past Markets too. Shoppers can go back in time to find you through the website to place an order or contact you with questions. Here's a link:
https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/real-time-map.phpWe hope you will use these resources to
help your customers pre-shop and shop outside of Saturday Market days. We ask that you pay 10% of your online sales to support your Saturday Market.
Market Meeting CalendarAll Saturday Market meetings and mile-stones are on the website. The calen-der is updated with the board and com-mittee meetings plus Odd and Even Market days. Market meetings are in red. Market days are in green. Deadlines for applications are in dark blue. Take a look:
https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/com-mittee-meeting-and-event-calendar.html
UnClassifiedsTo place your free unclassified, bring it to the Info Booth by the end of the day, to the office by Thursday at noon, or e-mail it to us at [email protected] with “NEWSLETTER” in the subject.ISO : room/granny flat/ yurt/tent/closet/pantry/doghouse!!! 30 year old market “kid” I’ve been living in Salem because my gf is there, but I miss Eugene/ Spring-field sooo much, and I’d really like to come back. I have transportation so out of town a ways is ok too...I have income,despite the pandemic. I wear a mask around people.(I work for my family in the art/craft busi-ness) 400.$ per month would be perfect but less would be even more perfect! I’m quiet, flexible,fairly neat and tidy,no drugs, no pets, no allergies, not fussy.I don’t party, but I’m social. Thanks! Please call or text Evan 412 -551 -7848 (7/4)There are 7 battery operated fans avail-able for sale from the Market. They are $5 each and all have batteries that are currently working. Pick them up at the Info Booth. (7/4)Egg shells available for crafts - large, thick, white duck eggs, big hole in one end. A ra-ven keeps eating them, leaving the shells. Could be used for window ornaments. Free or trade for empty egg cartons. I have a dozen or so. Levanna Appletree #124, 541-935-0130, Veneta (6/27)Skutt kiln KM-1027, computerized, 8 years old. Working very well. Sold as is. Need a new base stand. $1200. Learn more at [email protected] (6/13)
The Market CornerWishing a Happy July
birthday to t-shirt artist Sam Mariposa and pottery artist Chere Todd today, copper artist David Church, leather artist Gordon Dent, burrito artist Ritta Dreier, sun catcher artist Sheri Chenoweth, and henna queen Briana Coiner on Thursday! A very happy birthday to you all. We hope this is your best year yet!
Committee Meetings Holiday Market Committee MeetingTues, July 14th - 2:00 PM-4:00 PMStandards ScreeningsWeds., July 15th - 4:15 PM (Tentative) -New Member Orientation @ 3:30 PMStandards Committee MeetingWeds., July 15th - 5:00 PM (Tentative)Board MeetingWeds., Aug. 5th - 5:15 PM-7:15 PMStandards ScreeningsWeds., Aug. 5th - 4:15 PM (Tentative) -New Member Orientation @ 3:30 PMHoliday Market Committee MeetingTues, Aug. 11th - 2:00 PM-4:00 PMStandards ScreeningsWeds., Aug. 19th - 4:15 PM (Tentative) -New Member Orientation @ 3:30 PMStandards Committee MeetingWeds., Aug. 19th - 5:00 PM (Tentative)Board MeetingWeds., Sept. 2nd - 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
All meetings take place at the Market Office.All are welcome!
sales, O sales, sales I hope! Ancient Market incantation (Nov 3,1973)
THE SATURDAY MARKETBOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Chairperson - Rachell CoeVice Chairperson - Anna Lawrence
Secretary - Diane McWhorter Treasurer - Tym Mazet
Gary Becker, Len Gould,Linda Lamb, Shannon Lee-Hutson,
Chuck Roehrich, Jan Speulda, Teresa PitzerStandards Committee Co-Chairs:
Gary Becker, Teresa Pitzer Food Committee Co-Chairs:
Colleen Bauman, Janet Rosenberg Holiday Market Committee Co-Chairs:
Rachell Coe, Esther ReeseSustainability Committee Co-Chairs:
Denise Gosar, Anna LawrenceGeneral Manager - Kirsten Bolton
Assistant Manager - JJ HendrixSite Ops Supervisor- Dave Welch
Marketing - Vanessa RoyMembership Services - AJ JacksonStage Manager - Jimmy HaggardMember Liaison - Zora Parker
E-mail - [email protected] Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Weather
EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET | 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401 | (541) 686-8885 / fax (541) 338-4248
Happy Fourth of July! Today is going to be perfect, sunny and warm without being too hot. The high is 76 degrees with a 10% chance of rain. Winds WNW at 5-10mph. It's going to be a nice day to blow things up while wearing masks.
The Kareng FundThe Kareng Fund is an emergency relief
fund set up to help low income, self-employed artisans and their families who experience a serious career threatening crisis. You can make a donation any time, just specify your donation on the front of your payment envelope. You can “round up” your fees to easily donate a little each week. You can also help the Kareng Fund every time you purchase something from Amazon!
The Kareng Fund is offering $250 grants to any member that needs help paying membership fees, reserve fees or booth fees. They will also help with Holiday Market booth fees this year.To contribute through Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and search for “Kareng Fund”. From that point forward, every purchase you make through Amazon will benefit the Kareng Fund, helping artisans in need. Brochures are available at the Info Booth or on their website at www.karengfund.org.
South Park Info Booth:Making Change: The market will make change for our members, up to $60, each Saturday.Vendor CheCk Cashing: Available at the Info Booth. There is a $5 charge for a re-turned check. We do not cash checks for customers.Lost & Found: Please turn in found items to the South Park Info Booth and tell cus-tomers to go to the South Park Info Booth for lost & found items. They can also call the office at 541-686-8885. Saturday Market is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Credit Card SalesSaturday Market accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, & American Express. Send your customer to the South Park Info Booth with a properly filled out credit card slip.
NEW: Your check for the amount of the sale less 5% for bank charges will be MAILED on Wednesday. Call the office if you would like to pick up your check. We will not put Visa checks into Reserve members' envelopes.
Reminder: You cannot charge your custom-ers a fee or increase the cost of your prod-uct by a percentage for paying with a credit card. You can offer a cash discount instead.
Saturday Market Social Life!Follow along with The Saturday Market on the
website and through social media. Share your con-tent to get included and reach a new audience!
Facebook: facebook.com/EugeneSaturday-Market
Twitter / Instagram: @SaturdayMarketWe’re also on Pinterest, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Business, YouTube, Flickr, & more.
SCORE WillametteSCORE Willamette is available to help sup-
port our small business community including dedicated mentors who can answer questions you might have concerning reopening your business or coping with new restrictions. All the support provided by SCORE is free. The free mentoring is available to all, regardless of what stage your business is at. SCORE also runs workshops with local business leaders and experts covering a variety of topics listed on our website.
To find a mentor or access the free resourc-es, go to www.willamette.score.org, call (541) 465-6600, or email [email protected]
